Top 10 South African House Music Groups Of All Time
House music in South Africa is one of the most consistent and popular genres. Below is a compilation of Top 10 South African House Music Groups Of All Time which features the cream of the crop who have worked together and crafted some of the best music SA has ever had. Enjoy!
1. Liquideep
Liquideep are a soul, House duo formed in Johannesburg in 2007. The group was formed by Ziyon and Ryzor. They have had eight number-one singles and four number-one albums, and won Channel O Music Award four MTV Africa Music Awards
2. Dj christos and Vinny Da Vinci
House legends DJs Christos, Vinny Da Vinci are known as the godfathers of house music and have released some of the most notable house collaborations over the years.
3. Mi Casa
Mi Casa is a house band based in Johannesburg, South Africa and consisting of 3 members, Dr. Duda (producer) and pianist, J’Something (vocalist and guitarist), and Mo-T (trumpeter). The band was formed in early 2011 in Johannesburg when all three future members were at a night lounge and decided to perform together. A few months later, they released an album titled Micasa Music, which “went gold” quickly and won several awards at the 18th Annual MTN South Africa Music Awards in 2012. In 2015 they returned with their double disc album Home Sweet Home which includes hit singles Chocolate & Barman Feat Big Nuz & Dj Tira.
4. Brother Of Peace
Brothers of Peace was formed in 1993 as a project, then it was Don Laka, Oscar ‘Wa batho” Mdlongwa and Christos. In 1994 they then formed a group called Brothers of Peace, now the group has two members which are Oscar ‘Wa batho” Mdlongwa and Bruce “Dope” Sebitlo. They released an album which was called Traffic Cop. The album did very well selling over 50 000. 1996 saw the release of their album King of kwaito Uyagawula, this album featured a rapper by the name of Dr Mageu and it sold double platinum.
5. Revolution
Revolution is a house band formed in Johannesburg, South Africa consisting of twin brothers George and Joseph Mothiba. They emerged into the spotlight with the release of their third album The Journey in 2002, supported by the hit single Vhavenda, it was recognised as the Best Selling Release at the 2003 South African Music Awards. Since then, they have released a further twelve albums at a rate of close to one per year, achieving commercial and critical success.
https://samusicmag.co.za/2017/04/top-10-south-african-house-music-groups-time-part-2/
